As Discussed in the Text,which of the Following Is True

question 72

Multiple Choice

As discussed in the text,which of the following is true regarding electronic contracts and agency authority in Singapore?

• A)Singapore passed a law providing that a principal must countersign any electronic transaction engaged in by an agent.
• B)Singapore passed a law by which lack of awareness of a principal for an agent's acts is not recognized as a defense.
• C)Singapore passed a law providing that each employer must post a list electronically of all its agents with authority to act on its behalf.
• D)In Singapore because of the fear of fraud,agents are not allowed to engage in electronic transactions on behalf of principals.
• E)Singapore relies on a type of law similar to U.S.common law in addressing agency authority in regard to electronic transactions.

Distinguish between ordinary repairs and capital expenditures and their respective accounting treatments.

Comprehend the unique accounting treatments for natural resources and intangible assets, including depreciation, amortization, and depletion.

Understand the criteria and process for recognizing and measuring the impairment of assets.

Grasp the principles of accounting for lump-sum purchases and the allocation of cost among acquired assets.

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